2012 CRF450X

07/01/2011 – TORRANCE, Calif.
The CRF450X has won the world-renowned and ultra-rugged Baja 1000 and Baja 500 races multiple times – enough to rightfully earn its reputation as the King of Baja. But even if you’re planning a weekend of relaxed trail riding rather than aiming for a prestigious off-road racing victory, the CRF450X offers equally impressive credentials for a weekend of fun rides.

New for 2012…

Bold new graphics.

Yes, that’s it. Just new graphics.

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Street Legal Honda CRF450X

Design Cycles out of Florida has designed a kit to make a street legal CRF450X CB350F Frankenstein bike. It’s quite a unique kit compared to other Honda CRF450X Street Legal Kit and has a CAFE racer vibe to it. The kit requires a 2002-2008 Honda CRF450R or 2005-2010 Honda CRF450X as the donor bike. The frame itself is from a CB350F or CB400F motorcycle. They are also working on another kit shooting for a dry weight of 200 pounds. The kit is available to purchase on eBay or you can call them at (850) 656-0014. I’ve posted the photos from the listing and their requirements below. If you end up building this bike send us pictures! They also have some videos you may want to check out on YouTube.

a 2002 – 2008 Honda CRF450R or 2005 – 2009 Honda

CRF450X as the donor.

Youtube video of Version 1.0 (Maroon color) is shown here. Second Youtube video will be in dry conditions in a wide open space, so we can show you more.

Or this Video

Black bike uses the kit being sold. The black bike’s wheelbase is ~2 inches shorter than the maroon colored bike. If you want the long wheelbase electric start only kit, please email us.

FYI: If you have a CRF450R or X dirt bike, a Honda CB350F or 400F frame, THIS KIT and the other pieces mentioned below laid out, the bike can be built (welding, etc.) in less than a day (not including painting or powder coating). Performance Specifications of the Version 1.0 bike in the picture are less than 240 pounds with fuel and approximately 55 horsepower. It is using a CRF450R engine. Design Cycle is finishing another prototype (Version 2.0 – the black bike) which uses this DCH450S kit with a weight (minus fuel) of 200 pounds as the goal. The kit is built in such a way as to allow flexibility in the way you want it to look (exhaust, radiator mounting, tank, tail, seat, etc.).

Please ask questions via email or phone PRIOR to ordering the kit. (850) 656-0014

Legality and local regulations are the responsibility of the buyer/customer/owner. Customer is responsible for safety of completed vehicle.

Specifications subject to change without notice!

You are bidding on a Design Cycle DCH450S Frame Mount kit. This kit allows you to put a CRF450R or CRF450X engine , swingarm and other CRF components into a Honda CB350F or Honda CB400F (front portion of frame is the same) frame/chassis.

A picture of the DCH450S Version 2.0 Frame Mount Kit is shown. The Frame Mount Kit includes:

Instructions with: pictures of actual build, CAD pictures of how the parts go together, parts list, recommended safety procedures, and more.
All brackets, sleeves, and hardware to install a CRF450R or CRF450X engine in a 1972-1974 CB350F or 1975-1977 CB400F frame
K&N air filter supplied with kit.
New All Balls Steering Head Tapered Bearing Kit included.
New All Balls Swingarm Bearing Kit is included.
Dual or Mono rear shock mounts are included in the kit. Brackets will need to be welded on to the frame (mono-shock) or the swingarm (dual shock) by a certified welder.
Rear brake master cylinder bracket is included. Setup to use stock CRF450 brake lever and master cylinder setup.
Kit allows for kick starting, electric starting and both features depending on your CRF450 engine.
CNC gussets & slotted plate to support bobber seats & mono-shock like on Version 2.0 (black/gold bike) ARE included

With this kit, Customer must supply:
· Street legal 1972-1974 CB350F or 1975-1977 CB400F frame. Those Honda bikes were street legal road bikes. We have a handful of titled frames that are available for sale. Just an FYI. This auction does not include a titled frame.
· 2002 – 2008 Honda CRF450R or 2005 – 2009 Honda CRF450X “car kit”. Possibly need the swingarm from the CRF, but you can use the CB350F/400F swingarm.
· Front end (see below for what will fit or bolt on). Many Honda sportbike front ends will bolt on.
· Muffler/Exhaust – stock CRF450 header works fine (no interference with frame), but muffler will be needed. See suggestions below.
· Lights (If needed) not included in kit. Keep wattage usage to a minimum.?
· Radiator mounts are supplied, but you may want to go to a single radiator below or in back with fan.
· Fuel tank – see suggestions below.

Gauges:
The CB350F/400F speedo gauge will work if you are using the stock CB350F/400F front end. Otherwise, we suggest a GPS for speedometer and check everything else before take off. If you want more than that, try one of the Trail Tech kits.

Options for fuel tank &/or tail sections:
1. Stock Honda CB350F or CB400F tank and tail will bolt on to the frame, because you are using a CB350F/CB400F frame.
2. We can build one for you.
3. You can buy one off the shelf at http://www.omarsdtr.com/
4. Buy a fuel tank that has a 2.25″ or larger tunnel that is fairly short in length. The first two we have use old Harley Sportster modified tanks.
5. Make your own

Rear Shocks that will work on Dual-shock setup:
1. Progressive 12, 13 or 14 Series Shocks
2. Most shocks that have round bosses on both ends

Rear Shocks that will work on Mono-shock setup:
1. Stock CRF450 rear shock (although it is very long, so we don’t suggest it)
2. VFR400 (Japanese model)
3. CBR1000RR (depending on which seat configuration)
4. Progressive Shocks
5. CBR600RR (likely the best)

Honda Front Ends that will bolt on (inner bearing size is the same) Steering lock/stop will need to be designed (or just trimmed if you are using a CBR900 front end) on each, but easy to do:
· CBR600 F, F2, F3, F4, F4i
· CBR600RR (03-07)
· VFR800 (98-08)
· CBR900RR
· CBR929RR
· CBR954RR
· CBR1000RR (2004-2007 only, 2008 and later will NOT work)
· Others may also work

Exhaust systems that will work:
1. Stock CRF450 header with muffler, but tubing from muffler to header will need to be made.
2. You can fit a “MotoGP” style exhaust
3. Stainless steel flex tubing & muffler (as shown on Red/Cream colored bike…use your imagination!

Florida Buyers: You will be required to pay sales tax of 7.5% (Leon County) or your county’s applicable rate.

Shipping:

Free UPS ground Shipping to continental USA.

Returns: We allow returning the kit if returned in unused condition within 7 days.
Any questions, please call before bidding. Thanks for your business!

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CRF450X Black Anodized Forks

Anodizing your fork and shock isn’t a bank breaker, but it does require some work.  The fork and shock will have to be completely disassembled before it can be sent to an anodizer.  Follow the steps below and your on your path to trick looking parts.

CRF450X Black Anodized Shock

-Completely disassemble the fork including the rings around the bottom that protect your for leg plastics from rubbing on your fork tubes.

-Wash the fork tube using either carb cleaner or soapy water to get rid of the oily residue.

-Disassemble the shock. You must remove everything, even the adjuster. You’ll also need to remove the bearing from the top of the body. This is held in by two clips and the bearing itself is pressed in. You may be able to remove it without a press, but a press is recommended. You can normally have this done at your local shop for about $10.

-Clean out the shock using either carb cleaner or soapy water to get rid of the oily residue.

-Find an anodizing shop. We use Alumin-Art Plating Company, Inc. a Southern California based company and have on several projects. After using a few different anodizers they always turn out the best quality work with great looking long lasting color for all of our CRF450X parts. The anodizing and prep work itself should cost you about $150. You can try Google to find one local to you.

-Package the items up if your shipping them out or take them to the anodizer.

The work is definitely worth the results. Our parts came back looking better than new.

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Bar End Swivel Plug

Fits throttle tube and allows smoother throttle movement than standard bar end plug.
(Fitting on the clutch side is the same as the standard bar end plug.)

Made of 6061-T aluminum. Diameter : 29mm (1.15 inch)

Available in Silver, Green, Titanium, Gold, Black, Red and Blue. Comes in pairs.

Bar End Plug

Prevents grip damage in the event of a fall.
Light weight aluminum hardware.
Available in 9 different colors for each size. (35mm and 29mm)
Replacement parts available.

Zeta Racing Bar End Plugs

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Zeta Racing has released this tank washer for the CRF450R but it’ll work perfect on the X. I have one myself and it clears the tank and my steering stabilizer with no problem. Available in a ton of different colors this is a killer upgrade that not many will have on your block.

Aluminum washer for holding fuel tank.
Available colors: green, gold, titanium, blue and red.
Comes with a stainless bolt and/or aluminum collar specific for each appllcation.

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Here’s a nice gas cap from Terry Cable. It’s available in black, red and blue and looks to have a built in check valve. Check the full post for a picture of the red cap as well.

These caps can be ordered at www.terrycable.com for about $60.

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This trick looking clamp from Zeta Racing made from billet aluminum is a nice addition to make your X stand out from the pack on the line at your local track. Available in red or blue for many models of bikes.

Light weight and durable brake line clamp.
Made of machined aluminum.
Strongly clamp your brake line while reducing bike weight.
Available in Red and blue anodized colors.

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Broken levers suck, especially clutch levers. You can always keep riding with a broken front break lever at a slower pace. A clutch lever makes it difficult to do anything other than ride back to the truck. These rotator clamps will help avoid that dreaded situation. The theory behind rotator clamps is that when you fall the lever rotates up or down instead of being rigid and snapping under the weight of your bike. I run them and can say they’ve saved many rides and much money in replacement lever costs.
Rotator Clamps Universal Master Cylinder Brake Clamps and Universal Clutch Perch Clamps. CNC machined 6061 T6 aluminum. Replaces 1/2 Clamp for Stock Clutch Perches recessed cap screws eliminate sharp edges. Integrated nylon Steeve allows Rotation.

http://www.wirtz.net/2/product_detail.php?producto_id=196

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This gas cap by Project 321 is a work of art!!!  With many options including color, carbon fiber inserts and the new flame cap it’s definitely gonna set your X out in the crowd.

The cap itself is machined from billet aluminum, then anodized and re machined again to get that ultra trick look going.  You can also order carbon fiber inserts to be placed in the cap.  4 colors are available; Red, Black, Gold and Blue.

Check the cap out at www.project321.com

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McKenzie Motorsports has released this trick new light bracket that allows you to mount your lights directly to the frame instead of on your front fork while still reataining the functionality of lights that turn when your front wheel does. You can find this setup at Mckenzie’s website located here http://www.helmetkits.com/lightbar.htm

The lights bar retails for $500 and doesn’t include lights. Here’s some information from their site…

“Catering to the Baja crowd, McKenzie Motorsports are specialists in professional-racing-communication systems. The latest offering from McKenzie is the Light Bar bracket system, which is made to mount the Baja Designs Dual Lighting system onto the frame instead of onto the fork tubes. This helps keep the weight off the front end and also allows the light to articulate with the forks. The Light Bar system comes with everything you need to mount to the frame of your Honda CRF450 or XR650R, though some welding is necessary. Quality made in the USA by FOES racing.”

For more information on CRF450X HID lights please see our lighting post at http://www.crf450x.net/2007/05/31/hid-lighting-options-from-baja-designs-for-the-crf450x/

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